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Curry and Hwang take home titles at IMG Leadbetter Junior Golf Tour’s inaugural season event
Kickoff at Waldorf Astoria offers challenging competition, special surprises
Owen Curry, 17, of Longwood, Florida, overcame the searing hot temperatures on Sunday to capture the Boys 15-18 Division title at the Kickoff at Waldorf Astoria event in Orlando, Fla. Meanwhile, South Korea’s So Young Hwang, an IMG Leadbetter Golf Academy student, captured the Girls 15-18 Division title. The event marked the official start of the IMG Leadbetter Junior Golf Tour, which will make two additional stops in Florida this fall before heading out west.
With scores of 72-75 (+3), and 76-75 (+7), respectively, Owen and Hwang proved their mettle on the challenging 18-hole Rees Jones-designed championship course. Each received a Tournament Exemption for Performance-Based Entry from the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) for their strong play. The top-five boys also received Performance Stars.
Managed by the new IMG Leadbetter Junior Golf Tour, the event consisted of 36 holes of stroke-play conducted over two days. Throughout the weekend, participants were exposed to several off-the-course activities. Reigning U.S. Women’s Open Champion Paula Creamer spent Friday evening with the juniors, discussing nutrition and fitness along with her coach David Whelan, Director of the IMG Leadbetter Golf Academy, as well as the IMG Performance Institute’s Head of Golf Performance, Trevor Anderson. Legendary mental conditioning coach Dr. Bob Winters spoke to players about gaining a mental edge, while former professional golfer Brandi Jackson from the National Collegiate Scouting Association (NCSA) addressed the important of understanding the college recruitment process and finding the right college fit for the individual.
The Tour will continue along the Florida circuit in September with stops at the Boca Raton Resort & Club in Boca Raton, Fla., September 25-26, and the Naples Grande Golf Club in Naples, Fla., October 2-3.
Waldorf Astoria hosts opening event
Set on nearly 500 acres of immaculately manicured lawns, the new Waldorf Astoria Orlando is the first Waldorf Astoria to be built outside the flagship hotel in New York City. The property features an 18-hole championship course designed by Rees Jones – his only design in Orlando.
Built around natural elements of the surrounding wetlands, the environmentally-friendly Waldorf Astoria Golf Club boasts 7108 yards of pine- and cypress-lined fairways and uniquely designed hazards. With its combination of championship caliber play and tee-to-green walkability, IMG Academies identified the new course as the ideal setting to launch the IMG Leadbetter Junior Golf Tour. The nation’s top juniors will be treated to a classic-style course invoking the history of golf. This elite venue in the heart of golf country will set the stage for a season of great golf on exceptional courses around the nation.
For more information about the IMG Leadbetter Junior Golf Tour, and to register and become a member, go to: www.imgleadbetterjgt.com
For more information on the new Waldorf Astoria Orlando, visit: www.WaldorfAstoriaOrlando.com
For a recent review of the Waldorf Astoria Golf Club, read Travel Editor Erik Petersen’s article on GolfChannel.com
Summer Membership Special!
As a special kickoff to the IMG Leadbetter Junior Golf Tour there will be a discounted Membership Registration cost of $199. Sign up now through August 12 to take advantage of this low price and be a part of the exciting IMG Leadbetter Junior Golf Tour season. Limited memberships available.
